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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
11
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Memorial Day rituals and past figures, weaving nostalgic images of barkeeps, veterans, and a vanished vitality. It catalogs faded pageantry, relics of a once vivid crowd, and a solemn procession fading into memory.
Progress toward a complete agreement on compromise reservations to the peace treaty continued today as the bipartisan Senate leaders met. The Lodge reservation to Article Ten of the League covenant dominated discussions with representatives from both parties expressing hope for an ultimate settlement.
A fragmentary column recalls life after 1918 with references to ginger ale panic of 1919 and social changes, then shifts to U S Senate talks on League of Nations reservations. It reports bipartisan committee discussions on Article Ten language and potential compromises, while noting skeptical Senator Frelinghuysen’s cautions and unresolved votes.
Funeral services for Jeannette L Matthias a teacher in the Commercial Department of the local High school will be held this afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the First M B church Rev Paul Edwards pastor will conduct the services A delegation of 26 teachers of the High school and about 140 students from the Commercial Department junior and senior classes will attend Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery
Senate vote strict party lines rejected Senator Walsh’s bid to censure Rear Admiral William S Sims for disclosure of a confidential character in relation to testimony before a subcommittee on naval decorations. The 38 to 30 decision came without debate.
Warthmorid Austria reports a public health move as the Connecticut health department forms a Mental Hygiene Division to oversee care and enforcement of mental disease laws. Dr. John T. Black chairs the effort with Dr. William B. Terhune leading as medical director, the first state to establish such work. The division will supervise care of mentally afflicted and enforce relevant treatment laws.
The American Relief Committee for Austrian sufferers met tonight at its headquarters. The group is led by Frederick Penfield, formerly the American ambassador to Austria Hungary.
Fairfield announces a meeting of the American Legion post at Sherman Hall at 8 oclock Friday night January 24. Acting chairman John Johnson urges all members to attend.
Rear Admiral William Sims was named the speaker for the University of Pennsylvanias Washington birthday celebration to be held on Saturday February 24. Provost Edgar F. Smith announced the choice noting Sims commanded the American fleet in European waters during World War I.
The document discusses the privilege of offering good offices to adjust foreign disputes. It outlines the authority and limitations of a neutral mediator role in international conflicts. It notes the value of such mediation while acknowledging sovereignty and consent requirements.
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